HC Deb 24 February 1938 vol 332 c543
65. Sir Joseph Leech

asked the Minister of Health whether he is aware of the insanitary way in which bread for human consumption is delivered at the residences of consumers by hand, from baskets or carts and without covering; and will he, in consultation with local authorities, devise some by-law to prevent the delivery of bread by this method?

Sir K. Wood

I would refer my hon. Friend to Clause 14 of the draft Food and Drugs Bill recently issued with the third interim report of the Local Government and Public Health Consolidation Committee, which proposes to empower local authorities to make by-laws as to the handling, wrapping and delivery of food.

Mr. Banfield

Is the Minister aware that there is any evidence to show that the delivery of bread is insanitary?

Sir K. Wood

I would like to see that question on the Paper.

Mr. Banfield

Is the Minister aware that the baking industry has for some years paid special attention to this problem with a view to giving the public their bread in the most sanitary condition?

Sir K. Wood

I hope that is so.